Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre
World-renowned ape rescue center with 250+ primates including largest chimpanzee collection outside Africa.
Nature & Wildlife
Natural attractions and wildlife
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South West Coast Path – Dorset Section
Epic coastal National Trail along the entire Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site with dramatic scenery.
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Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site
95-mile World Heritage coastline displaying 185 million years of Earth’s history and evolution.
Stair Hole
Spectacular collapsed sea cave demonstrating dramatic geological folding and coastal processes.
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Poole Harbour
One of the world’s largest natural harbours with islands, wildlife, and stunning coastal views.
Castleman Trailway
16-mile traffic-free trail along disused railway through countryside from Poole to Ringwood.
Brownsea Island
Wildlife sanctuary island in Poole Harbour, famous for red squirrels and birthplace of Scouting.
The Fleet Lagoon
Britain’s largest tidal lagoon with rare wildlife habitats behind Chesil Beach.
Heathland Heritage Centre
Exploring Dorset’s rare heathland ecology, wildlife, and conservation heritage.
Portland Bird Observatory
Premier birdwatching site recording rare migrants at crucial coastal migration point.